David Apps, B. Comm. C.A. David started his career in the Upper Hunter before making the move to Thomas Simpson Partners in 2001 and became a partner in 2005. With over 20 years of experience behind him David is well equipped to assist with your taxation and business needs. His broad client base gives has given him experience in a wide range of industries including farming, manufacturing, transport, labour hire, tourism, medical and other professionals. David particularly enjoys helping start-up businesses become established in their chosen market and commence their journey towards becoming market leaders.

David Simpson, B. Comm. F.C.A. David provides general accounting assistance, including taxation and management advice to a variety of clients ranging from individuals to national businesses. David's considerable experience in accounting has provided him with a wealth of knowledge to assist his client achieve their business goals. David is also a Registered Company Auditor and acts in an honorary capacity for a number of community based organisations.

Chris Duffy, B. Comm. C.P.A. After 10 years experience in Sydney, Chris joined Thomas Simpson Partners in 1994 before becoming a partner in 1997. He has experience in all facets of business management including business structures, asset protection, taxation planning, superannuation, tax effective investment strategies, business valuations and financing. He enjoys a close association with his clients and has developed a reliable network of business associated in the legal profession, investment and financial planning field and mortgage and finance brokers.

Graeme Thomas, B.Comm. F.C.A. With over 30 years experience in the profession, Graeme has assisted clients with possibly the whole range of issues that can confront small to medium businesses. Graeme has a special interest in taxation which has led to him serving on Tax Office committees seeking to improve the system. Graeme advises clients from a diverse range of industries and professions and is proud to have played a part in the growth of these businesses.

Deidre Chojenta, B. Comm. C.A. Deidre joined Thomas Simpson Partners in 2002 and became an Associate in 2008. She has just over 13 years experience in all aspects of accounting with particular focus on taxation and superannuation. Her wide range of clients include medical practitioners, builders, recruitment agencies, primary producers and retailers. Deidre always enjoys the face-to-face contact she has with her clients and their individual business and taxation needs.

Amanda Robertson, B.Comm./B. Bus. CA Amanda has over 8 years experience in public practice having started her career as a trainee accountant in 2001. Amanda has a combined Bachelor of Commerce and Business degree from The University of Newcastle and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in May 2008.

Amanda provides general business and taxation services to a range of small-to-medium enterprises including GST, fringe benefits tax, land tax, payroll tax and superannuation compliance.

Michelle Leembruggen, B. Comm. C.P.A. Michelle started her career as a trainee accountant in 1990 and completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1996 before obtaining her CPA qualification in 2001. With almost 20 years experience Michelle has worked with a wide variety of clients providing taxation and accounting services, from individuals to small 'Mum and Dad' businesses right through to large corporations. She also has extensive audit experience and has a keen interest in the area of superannuation, having received a state award for the 'Financial Planning and Superannuation' module during her CPA studies.